Napoleon Flashcards

1
Q

Island where Napoleon was born

A

Corsica

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2
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He defeated the 1st Coalition -

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European military alliance - whose goal was to stop the revolution

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3
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Coup d’eta

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Blow to the estate - forced takeover power

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4
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Consulate -

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Group of 3 counsels

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5
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Concordat

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Agreement with the Catholic Church to restore their lands and some of their power

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6
Q

Napoleon had 2 wives…

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Josephine, who he loved, - and Marie Louis, who gave him a son, Napoleon II

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7
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The key prize when taking over part of America

A

Haiti

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8
Q

Toussaint Louvetrure

A

led a successful slave uprising - caused Napoleon to abandon his western empire dream

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9
Q

7 Napoleonic wars, fought against the European 4 coalitions-

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European military alliances - creates largest empire since Alexander the Great

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10
Q

Nationalism became a powerful tool to Napoleon

A

Loyalty to ones country

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11
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Battle of Trafalgar

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Naval battle where napoleon attempts to capture Great Britain

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12
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Lord Haratio Nelson crushed Napoleons navy

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Battle of Austerlitz: 2nd coalition was crushed by napoleon

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13
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3 major mistakes that lead to Napoleons downfall

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  1. Continental System
  2. Península War
  3. The Russian Campaign (Napoleons most disastrous mistake)
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